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I I L. I. BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE, NEW YORK, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1932 M1 29 News and Features From Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Communities Crab Meadow Sand Bar Finds New Claimants Town's Deal Off Pending Early Conference; May Go to Courts Northport, L. May 26-The Lambert and Brown interests who claim ownership of the sand bar in front of the Crab Meadow Beach park, and who have agreed to sell all their rights, title and interest to the town of Huntington for $6,000 00 000 000 plus $1,500 counsel fees, may have fight for what they claim belongs to them. Skidmore Claims Land This was brought out at the meeting of the Huntington town board held yesterday afternoon when Dr.

Joel Skidmore protested against the town giving the Lambert and Brown interests any quitclaim deeds on meadow land property, for he charges that they claiming property which belongs to him. On the other hand, some owners of cottages along the beach, east of the park claim they have just as much right to the sand bar in front of their property as has Lambert and Brown and if the town buys out their interests they will also have to deal with them. These complications have caused the board members to. do some thinking and no action will be taken until a conference is held in Huntington, when Supervisor WilWatt expects to have representatives of the Lambert and interests present with the board. and its attorney, and all others who are in any way interested in the property.

After some discussion the board members who were opposed to givIng any quitclaim deeds until those requesting them can show an absolutely good title, except for the grant cloud. In Family 250 Years Dr. Skidmore said he was a direct descendant of Thomas Skidmore, one of the first five settlers in the town, and he said some of this property has been in the Skidmore family for 250 years. He charged that the town of Huntington had been negligent in its duty by not keeping the old bulkhead along the creek near the park. He explained that every east storm caused a heavy, tide to cover the meadows, as forced sand in the mouth of the creek, and as this tide started to recede, it took the course of least resistance and cut a new channel west of the filled-in mouth of the the creek.

He asked board to get in touch with Willis Burt and Legrande Smith, two old- who would give a thorough explanation of just where the creek bed was back in 1888. Dr. Skidmore said that there are three parcels which his family owns and of which the Lambert and Brown interests claim portion. These interests had attempted. to purchase the property of years ago, he said, but at that time it was tied up in trust, and now they a pouch claiming some of it.

"If pay the Lambert and Brown interests $6,000 for that sand bar I believe you are buying something that already belongs to the town of Huntington." said Dr. will be in Northport all Summer, and if I can do anything to assist the town in clearing up this matter I am at your It was the consensus of the 2board members that the town should take action to have the temporary injunction vacated. The Lambert and Brown interests have held aMnia work of cutting through the bar over the old creek bed with a temporary injunction. This injunction had been allowed to remain dormant for years. In the meantime, the park will be opened for the season.

A week ago Louis Hahn Sr. was appointed superintendent of the park and a of his assistants engaged. Yesterday the board, appointed May Van Dyke matron and Frank Husson, life saver, for the Summer at a per diem salary of $5 each. Former Assemblyman John Boyle counsel for the board, reported that the application to the New York State land board for a grant of land under water in front of the Crab Meadow beach park had been completed and he is now awaiting notification from the land board as to the date when he is to appear. For the past two years a boat has been anchored just off the park beach from which was sold refreshments in competition with those who were awarded concession by the town.

This boat was close enough 60 that at low tide persons could go aboard by means of a plank. To eliminate this condition and to prevent the old boat from being anchored in front of its park, the town has applied for a grant under water for the distance of 1,000 feet from high water mark. ARTIST DEPICTS MAYOR RANDALL Above crayon portrait of Mayor Russell S. Randall of Freeport was done by Harlan Crandall 3d of Rockville Centre, who is shown at the left. Two of Crandall's best Huntington Zoning Board to Act on Gas Tank Permit Weidner Seeks to Install Station to Serve Men at 101st Cavalry Farm Huntington, L.

May 26-Toney Morando, owner of several acres of property on Woodbury testified before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night that he would be willing to favor the appeal of Fred C. Weidner for permission to erect a gasoline station in the residential district if Weidner in turn would sign in favor of a similar application for him The men were informed that une Board was interested only in the application now before them. Seeks to Serve Calvary Men Weidner, whose property is immediately adjoining that of Squadron (101st Calvary Farm) explained through his representative August Ziegler, that he wanted to install two pumps primarily to serve the members of Squadron Farm and that no shack or undesirable building would be erected. There was opposition to the project by Theodore Lopdell, who owns about 35 acres on the opposite side of Woodbury Ave explained his property will be sold in twoacre plots for residences and he considered the installation of gasoline pumps in the residential section detrimental to his property. The property owners of Park opposite the old Town Green, were opposed to the application of Robert Kuzmier, berating under the name of Two Circle Realty asking the Board to change the property at 442 Park from residential to business area.

He said he was unable to rent the property for residentia: purposes for an amount sufficient to pay the carrying charges and it was his plan to erect stores. Mrs. William Phillips, Anthony Curcio and Wiiliam Owens, all of whom have their homes either immediately adjoining or within a radius of 200 feet of the property, protested against the charge. The decision in both cases was reserved to give the board a chance to check up. Decisions were given on the appeals of Fred Demars and Jacob Katz held a a week ago.

Demars Appeal Granted Demars had asked for a change of the front yard requirements on the long side of a 40-foot corner lot and permission to build a garage, 10x18 feet. The application was granted, the board designating the exact location ox the building. The proposed house, 20x24 feet, shall be located 11 feet from and five feet from the adjoining side lot property. The proposed garage is to face on Ross and shall set back 20 feet from the front line on that srteet. five feat from the rear line paralleling Arlington and two feet from the side lot line paralleling Ross St.

The appeal of Jacob Katz was unanimously denied. He asked permission to erect two stores, 73x62 feet, with four rooms bath in the rear, in a residential section of Huntington Manor. There was strong opposition to this application. O. E.

S. HOLDS MEMORIAL Hicksville, L. May 26--The annual memorial services of Emera Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, were held at Masonic Temple here last night. Mrs. Florence Maxey, matron, 2 Criminal Charges May Be Settled at Man's Bedside A court session which may settle different cases is expected to be held today in St.

John's Hospital, Long Island City, at the bedside of Joseph Flanagan. Flanagan was found in the street in Corons on May 14, his skull fractured and a bullet wound in his right arm. He was taken to the hospital and has recovered considerably but not enough to be able to go to court. Meanwhile two men have been arrested who, the police claim, assaulted Flanagan, and a complaint has been lodged against Flanagan for a burglary. The burglary was in the Astoria precinct, bringing the case into the Long Island city magistrate's court.

Recently Magistrate Thomas Doyle stated that it Flanagan were not out of the hospital by the adjourned date, May 26, he would go to the Bar Handbills In Parked Cars At Huntington Board Passes Ordinance Providing $50 Fine for Law Violators Huntington, L. May 25-The motorists who have been pestered by advertising handbills thrown into cars while 1 temporarily parked, are looking forward with pleasure to the enforcement of a new ordinance passed yesterday afternoon by the Huntington Town Board, which prohibits distribution of any advertising matter, handbills, pamphlets or other literature on any public highways in the Town of Huntington, or to place same in any unoccupied parked motorcars. The ordinance also does away with the placing of such advertising matter on poles and trees, and carries a fine not to exceed $50 for violation. The matter was recently brought before the Town Board and Justice of the Peace Charles Sullivan, a lawyer, was named to draft the ordinance. Special Constable Jack Trainer, who for the past 28 years has been traffic officer, much of the time being assigned to the corner of New York Ave.

and Main has been given a six months' leave of absence a at his own request, effective May 31. The Board members voted yesterday afternoon that a letter received from Robert S. Strickland expressed their sentiments and that they would do all in their power to have the suggestions carried out in future public works. Mr. Strickland wrote that as a taxpayer of Suffolk County he wanted to protest against bringing in labor from outside the 'State to do public works.

He said that he was chairman of one of the relief committees and thereby came in contact with many needy cases. He suggested that it would be a saving of public funds to insist that at least 80 per cent of the labor needed be from Suffolk County. This would allow any outside contractors to bring in their superintendents, clerks and timekeepers and at the same time give employment to a number of families who are now receiving county aid. Suggest Bathing Badges A suggestion from Whitehead Hoag Co. in reference to using badges for bathing at Crabmeadow Beach was referred to the park committee.

The communication showed where at Bradley Beach the revenue was greatly increased through the use of this system and that the total receipts of last year were $16.609. It suggested that residents of the ilege, while could be township be charged red $1 for the privcharged $5. The Board acted favorably on the application to have five lights placed on Sunset Drive in the Brush development, adjoining West Neck Huntington, and a number of lights on Park extending from Lincoln Ave, to Huntington in the Huntington Station lighting trict. Harvey to Attend First Dance of Queens Scribes Borough President George U. Harvey, Republican Leader Warren B.

Ashmed and Democratic Leader John Theofel will be among the 1,000 persons who are expected to attend the first annual dance and reception of the Queens Newspapermen's Club to be held Saturday evening at the Moulin Rouge, 92d Rockaway Beach. George Wolpert is chairman of the general committee. Part of the proceeds will be used in staging a frolic shortly before the next election, in which will be presented sketches and songs embodying intimate opinions of office holders and political leaders. The remainder of the money realized will go towards a club house. Seek Statue Stolen On Woodmere Lawn Woodmere, May 26-Nassau police today are searching for a bronze statue reported stolen from the lawn of Edgar Lehman at 136 Linden St.

here last night. Lehman placed his loss at $500. The statue, made in four pieces, was known as "The Boy With a Thorn." Because of its weight police believe that several men were needed it carry it off. Rockaway Seniors Pick Class Favorite Miss Marjorie Kane has been voted the prettiest girl in the senior class at Far Rockaway High School, elections held yesterday showed. Morris Mintz was named handsomest beg.

Hilda Weiss and Joseph McKeon were voted the most popular boy and girl and Frances Casey and T. Danishefsky the most obliging girl, and boy. Muriel Jalkut and Seymour Levy won the title of the best dressed couple. Seymour Levy and Bernice Baff were voted best all-around students, while Bath Ami Benderly and Abraham Shapiro were voted the most athletic girl and boy, respectively. Dorothy Smiah was named the sweetest girl and Fred Michel the qutieset boy.

Deborah Finkelstein was named the most demure girl and Samuel Gelman class poet. The class refrained from picking a Romeo and Juliet this year. Mention Eagle When Shopping Jetties Urged To End Menace At Oak Island Queens Engineer Advises Immediate Action by Babylon Board Babylon, L. May r26-After making a survey at Oak Island Beach, where the tide erosion has been cutting away the sand dunes, Carl Steiner, an engineer attached to the of Borough President Harvey of Queens yesterday recomminded, that least the one town jetty of at Babylon the beach. Steiner has planned similar construction at Rockaway Inlet, where, he said, conditions are much the same Oak Beach.

He recommends a series of jetties at Oak Beach, but in view of present financial stringency, suggested that only one be built at this time as an experiment. The proposed jetty, plans and specifications for which have been drawn by Engineer Frederick Winkleman, would extend 200 feet into Fire Island Inlet opposite Point Democrat and would cost about $2,000. Summer residents of Oak Beach have recently complained to town board that erosion at the beach has been so strong that their cottages are in danger of being washed away. The erosion is now threatening the last line of sand dunes, according to Capt. Joseph Meade, and if those go, th cottages must go too, he says.

Klein to Be Tried June 13 on False Voucher Charge Irving Klein, former superintendent of Queens Highways, is to go to trial on June 13 in the Queens County Court under an indictment charging him with illegally authorizing false vouchers. Klein is alleged to have authorized for payment bills presented to the city by James Rosati, a Richmond Hill contractor, for road oil spread on Queens highways, the State claiming that Klein knowingly authorized payment for more oil than was actually spread. Klein attemptedto have the indictment dismussed on the that the same issues were involved in a bribery charge on which he was tried and acquitted last July. Judge Downs earlier this week dismissed the motion and yesterday announced the trial date. Review Sought In Assessment on Queens Property Supreme Court Justice Burt Jay Humphrey, in Special Term, Jamaica, has signed an order which directs Commissioner James J.

Sexton of the Board of Taxes and Assessments to show cause on June 14 why a writ of certiorari should not be granted the Home Surplus Corporation to reveiw a taxation proceeding. H. Lersner, president of the corporation, claims he fas assessed at $83,000 for property at 133-50 to 54 Roosevelt Flushing. Of this amount $60.000 was for land value. Lersner claims that after protest the board reduced the assessment to $78,000.

In the application for the writ. Lersner says that the property is still overvalued and should be assessed at $55,000. The writ, if granted, would give him permission to review all proceedings made by the board as to the property. Patten to Address Rockaway Meeting An invitation has been accepted by Tax Commissioner Bernard M. Patten to attend a mass meeting of property owners of Rockaway Park, Belle Harbor and Neponsit on Tues-.

day evening, May 31. at the Hotel Commodore, Rockaway Park, under the auspices of the Rockaway Civic Club. The meeting has been called to seek a reduction in taxes on property in the west end of the Rockaway peninsula. Owners claim that their property is assessed far in excess of actual values in spite of certain reductions granted this year, and say taxes are still too high. Bannister Boat Club Moorings Ready Soon Lawrence, L.

May 25-Announcement was made today by Vice Commodore Robert T. Paine of the Bannister Boat Club here that in spite of obstacles driving spiles along the south bank of the mooring creek the work is being continued and expected to be completed this week. Mr. Paine stated that the creek bottom revealed an eight-foot layer of mud and by driving the spiles through it and into more solid base material the difficulty has been overcome. Socialists Planning Freeport Rallies Freeport, L.

May 26 -That the Socoalist, Party with its new wet platform plank intends to strive for converts in this village was indicated last night when the village authorities granted permission for outdoor political rallies at the corner of Main and Sunrise Hgwy. Freeport busiest business intersection. Cult Leader, Guilty, Will Appeal; Women Weep at the Verdict Leniency Asked by Jury Convicting Devine, Sayville Colored Evangelist, of Maintaining a Nuisance-Whites Believe Him 'God' Mineola, L. May Major J. Devine, cult leader, taining a nuisance at his followers called "Heaven," said once to appeal from the verdict.

The verdict of guilty was returned last evening jury before Supreme Court Justice Lewis J. Smith after numerous witnesses had testified for and against the preacher. Complaints charged noises emanating from the Devine of place constituted public nuisance. Although indicted in Suffolk, the case was transferred to Nassau on motion for a change of venue. The jury recommended leniency.

The verdict was received with silent weeping on the part of whites and colored who had hoped for a favorable verdict. defense put on numerous witnesses, white and colored, wha testified that the clergyman and his place were not a source of nuisance to the Sayville community. After the conviction Justice Smith questioned the defendant on his past life. Devine denied his real name 1s Baker. He said he was born in Providence, R.

52 years ago, and that he had on education, He said he had been in Boston and Baltimore doing evangelical work, but was at a loss to explain previous movements, so Justice gave him an opportunity to collect: himself. Remanded to Jail He remanded the religious leader to the county jail for sentence one May 31. Justice Smith in his charge to said part: "There is on issue as to the form of religious worship in this case, but a jury should remember ont cannot use religion as a cloak for the commission of crime. There may be those who believe the defendant 1s by God; there are undoubtedly many who believe he is not God. Those who do not believe he is God are entitled to have their rights protected the same as those who believe he is God.

The charge is a misdemeanor. Efforts were made by James Thomas, counsel for the defendant, to introduce testimony about reported healings, but the nearest he came to that was in references made by witnesses to the conduct of the assemblage after testimonials of cures. There was a general denial throughout that the clergyman on trial had ever proclaimed himself as God. Ella Pomeroyfi, metaphysics teacher, testified "I never heard him say, 'I am But it was made evident that some among the cult did regard Devine as God. Most Witnesses White Minnie C.

Vesey of Forest Hills who visited the so-called "kingdom" said she never heard Devine say he was God, but she did hear other people call him God. Most of the witnesses called were white. Gives Demonstration 14 Rose Ensign of Dartmouth Forst Hills, said she knew Devine for one year and visited his place at 72 Macon Sayville, twice a week, She stayed once until 10:30 p.m. She sai there was shouting of joy on some of her visits, but it ceased at 9:30 p.m. at the latest.

Asked how loud were the exclamations, she raised her voice a trifle and said: "As loud as I am speaking now." Joseph Mahood, colored, of 87 Farrington Flushing, when asked about the shouting, demonstrated by jumping up and down in the witness chair. He said in his Baptist church that is called shouting. Justice Smith said here it is called jumping and that shouting is interpreted as noise made from the lungs. Georgiana Marvin of East Orange, wife of Edward who testified earlier, said she attended the Devine place oftener than her husband, being there most of last Summer. She participated in the services and meals prepared and served at the Devine table.

She stayed as late as 12 midnight, but there only "Thank exuberances you, father," she which heard were offered "for wonderful healings." The singing was enthusiastic, she said, because of the rejoicing that followed the healings. Stith M. Timms, colored, a clergyman, of 189A Chauncey Brookvisited 72 Macon St. once. His church is at Irving Place and Gates Ave.

He said the services were the usual church services and that he never heard Devine refer to himself as God. Florence Graham of 51 Macon Sayville, who has been a student of the defendant for more than A year, "lived at Father's ened teachings daily, the leshome for. five months." She listsons being from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. She said the only time there might be any evidence of exclamations was at the healing services and these were "Wonderful" and "Thanks, father." replied to Assistant District Attorney L.

Barrow Hill that she believed in Devine's teachings; that she takes what he says as absolute truth; that she believes he is God. Ella Pomeroy of 1 University Place, Manhattan, chief teacher in the Unity Society, Brooklyn, was askked if called her work a cult. She replied that her school is religion but not a sect. She took part in five meetings at Devine's. Hill asked her if she was a follower of the teachings of Elizabeth Towne, She said she is not familiar with her teachings.

Asked by the court if a follower of Freud she said "No." but she is interested In him. She said Devine's teach- Title to Green To Be At Huntington Referee Will Report on Gold Claim to Area South of New Road known portrais are those of Mussolini Grover Whalen and they have been reproduced in several magazines. Crandall lives at 344 Princeton Road, Rockville Centre. Islip Board May Prohibit Peddling On Town Roads Ordinance Aimed at Ice Cream Venders to Be Acted on After Report Islip, L. May 26-Aimed especially at vendore of ice cream io an ordinance which th Itlip town board has under consideration aad which would prohibit "the sellieg of aey produce or other goods oa aoy public street, aveaue, highway or sidewalk" of the towe.

The penalty for violation of the proposed ordinance would be a fine not to exceed $50 or a day in: jail. The board discussed this move at its meeting yesterday afternoon, but took no action other than to refer it to the police committee with a request for a report at the next meeting. The Islip town board, like others in this county, has been bothered considerably by complaints from local usiness men, particularly against the ice cream vendors, who first appeared here a year ago. The usiness peopl complain that these vendors "who leave no money in the town and are not even licensed cally" take a great deal of businss away from the local merchants, who are obliged to pay rent or taxes. W.

S. J. Thompson Rites Held Today Private funeral services were held this morning for Waler Stephen Joseph Thompson, 27 at his home 2288 Mott Rockway with interment being made in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lawrence. Thompsoon died at his home, Tuesday night, after a three weeks illness with scarlet fever.

Born in John's pan parochial and high schools Brooklyn, he graduated from St. and was appointed to West Point, resigning in his third yead to enter the traffic division of the New York Telephone Company in Brooklyn. He is survived by his wife, Julia: his parents Henry Jr. and Mary Thompson of 208 Highland Parkway, Brooklyn and a brother, Frank. Brunner Offers Bill to Permit Mail Truck Ads A bill authorizing the Postmaster General of the United States to negotiate for advertisements.

to be placed on mail trucks has been introduced into the House of Representatives by Representative William F. Brunner of Queens. At the same time Congressman Brunner has made known the fact that the National Advertising Agency has offered to enter into a contract to place advertisements on 14,000 trucks in and around New York City, guaranteeing an income of $2,000,000 a year to the Government at no expense to the postal depart- ment. Brown Sanctions Move 000,000. Ads To Be Censored Congressman's Brunner's bill was introduced after he had first made his suggestion to Postmaster General Brown and discussed the matter with him.

Since the announcement was mad ethat the Congressman had suggested to the Postmaster General that an income of approximately $7,000,000 a year could be obtained by renting advertising on the sides of more than 77.000 mail trucks throughout the United States, Congressman Brunner has received a communication from Robert H. Meyer of the National Advertising Agency in which he makes an offer to enter into a contract with the Postmaster General to place advertisements on 14,000 trucks at $12 per month each, guaranteeing an annual income of The agency will agree to permit the postal department to censor the advertisements before placemet and it will not be expected to expend one cent as the agency will equip the trucks for advertising purposes. The agency pointed out that the construction of advertising frames and equipment would cost approximately $350,000 and would supply employment for a large number of men, 27--James C. Thomas, counsel for found guilty yesterday of mainSayville, L. home, which his today that he will proceed at GUILTY OF NUISANCE Major J.

Devine ings in all extents are similar to her own. "Do you attract to your school girls of demented character?" asked Mr. Hill. After some delay she replied: "Well, I will say yes." She said she meant she had some people who were demented come for attention and after getting it they went away. Knew Devine a Year Grace Lemmon of 245 Lowrey year and went there four five Long Island City, knew Devine, a times, staying at a hotel for a while and at 37 Macon she testified.

Irving Thompson, a draftsman, of 6212 Saunders Elmhurst, said he met the Devines last March or April and visited the place about four times with his wife. His wife, Hulda Thompson, said Devine never claimed he was God. She said she believed his teachings and she accepts them as the truth. Ida Leiberman of 19 W. 132d a miliner, said she is a convert to Devine's teachings in which she believes.

T. C. Kadien Sr. Estate Willed To Six Children An estate of "more than $10.000 real and $10,000 personal" was left by the late Thomas C. Kadien one of the first Municipal Court Justices of Queens, according to his will just filed for probate in the Queens Surrogate's Court.

Six children are the beneficiaries. Kadien was appointed a judge by the late Mayor Van Wyck for a twoyear term when Queens became part of New York City. Later he was elected to a ten-year term in that office. and then re-elected for a similar period. He died April 27 last.

Judge Thomas C. Kadien of Queens, is one of the children named in the will. The others are Mrs. Adele Matthaey of 31-69 Long Island City; John F. Kadien, 30-69 30th Long Island City; Mrs.

Mary Cosgrove, 30-59 29th Long Island City; James J. Kadien, 52-17 94th Elmhurst, and Mildren Kadien, 30-59 29th Long Island City. Brady Garden Fete To Aid Girl Scouts Manhasset, L. May 26 Nicholas F. Brady, chairman of the board of directors of the National Organizations of Girl Scouts.

will open the garden of her estate here aSturday from 3 to 6. p.m. for the benefit of the Nassau Council of Girl Scouts. Huntington, L. May 26--The ownership of the famous Huntington town green, south of a right of way leading to what was once the old town poor house, promises to be setled once and for all in the near future.

This was brought to the attention of the Huntington Town Board yesterday afternoon by Counselor John Boyle who is representing the township in the litigation of the town against Charles Gold, who owns some property west of and bordering on the green and 18 claiming ownership to the green as well. Counselor Boyle advised the board thatalready Former Justice of the Peace Charles B. Partridge, acting as referee, had held two hearings and another will be held on Friday of this week. The towns representative that the property north of reported. of way is conceded to belong to the town of Huntington and the only question arisesas to the title to the property south and east of the right of way across the commons.

This fight has been in progress a number of years. There was originally just a wagon trail across the commons, but when Mr. Gold started to improve property he purchased, he had the trail widened to a regular highway, erected brick posts at the entrance on Park Ave. and had concrete sidewalks south of the highway. Action was taken by the town to stop any further activities.

The late Rowland Miles was appointed referee by the courts, but before he had disposedof the case and fled his findings he died, and a new referee was appointed. During the past the Huntington Winterand Spring roadside committee and the committee on unemployment has graded and improved the commons north of the right of way and a second plot on the north side of E. Main St. located on which was building where years, town meetings ago the old were held and which was the trainfrom' field this section. Revolutionary soldiers The board, recognizing the fine conditions in which these plots have been put, officially decided to have them taken care of hereafter with park funds.

Flushing Dumps Case to Be Tried In Queens May 31 The Brooklyn Ash Removal Company will go on trial in the Queens County court on May 31 under an indictment charging the company with maintaining a public nuisance. Judge Thomas Downs in the Queens court yesterday fixed the trial date. The indictment, found after complaints had been made by a number of civic workers, alleges that the extensive dumps in the Corna meadows bordering Flushing Creek, operated by the company, are in such condition as to menace the health and comfort of residents of Corna and Flushing. The company has entered a denial of these charges. Legion Conclave Is Being Sought By Far Rockaway Efforts to have the Queens County American Legion convention held in Far Rockaway this Summer Are being made today by a committee representing Far Rockaway Post, American Legion.

According to Arthur Burkander, past Queens County commander and former head of the local post, the convention will be held in Par Rockaway providing the community vention costs. prepared to underwrite the conThe meeting will take place in August and a committee comprised of Mr. Burkander and Thomas Morris representing the local post are sounding out sentiment regarding the plan among local business houses and civic leaders. It is understood that $500 will cover the costs of the convention. Edmond J.

Powers, executive secretary of the Rockaway Chamber of Commerce, has promised the committee the hearty support of his organization. hospital and hold a hearing on the burglary charge there. Yesterday Dominick Marrone of 21 Union Ave. and Dominic Bellafore of 1501 8th both Brooklyn, who have been held for over a week on the charge that they assaulted Flanagan, were before Magistrate Peter M. Daly in Flushing.

Their attorney presented a letter, signed by Flanagan, which stated the men under arrest had nothing to do with Flanagan's present condition. Magistrate Daly suggested that since Magistrate Doyle was schednled to go to Flanagan at the hospital today, counsel for the defendants could go there and present his client's case and the matter could lie settled at that time. Meanwhile he adjourned the case to June 1 as far as the Flushing court is concerned. Unemployed Man, 73, Hangs Self in Calvary Cemetery Climbing into a tree 300 feet inside of the Calvary Cemetery at the Laurel Hill Boulevard gate, a 73- year-old unemployed worker hanged himself from a branch at 7.20 a. m.

yesterday. body was found by Arthur Dunnigan of 47-43 47th Thomson Hill. who reported to the police. The man was pronounced Dr. Barra of St.

John's Hospital, Long Island City. He was identified as William Kellegher of 51-79 43d Laurel Hill, a former employe of the cemetery. He had been unemployed and was living with a friend, Maurice Dalton at the above address. After futile attempt to find work, according to neighbors, the aged man attempted to cut his throat. Another attempt to obtain employment was also unsuccessful and it led to his act.

A cent, a letter and two pairs of eyeglasses were found in his pockets by police. No note giving any reason was left and police believe that he became moody after he could find no work. Kellegher, as far as police could ascertain, has no relatives in this country..